10042016 ssp seminar1_session3_ranganathan
The document discusses diversity and inclusion in mentorship at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). It describes the ASCE Diversity & Inclusion Council established in 2014 with a mission to foster understanding and cultivate an inclusive workforce. The council has 13 members from different departments, designations, races, ethnicities, and genders. It also works with a separate committee for ASCE's over 150,000 members from 177 countries. Activities to promote diversity include highlighting heritage months, lunch-and-learn sessions on topics like disability etiquette and working styles, and inviting outside speakers on bias. Mentorship can be formal or informal and aims to bridge gaps in skills, self-awareness, and confidence through
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10042016 ssp seminar1_session3_ranganathan
- 1. DIVERSITY & INCLUSION IN THE CULTURE OF MENTORSHIP Rajashree Ranganathan Manager, Journals Production
- 2. ASCE D&I COUNCIL Established in 2014 Mission: To foster understanding, dignity, and respect among staff and to cultivate an inclusive workforce that reflects all segments of society Vision: To leverage ASCE as a leader in creating and sustaining a high-performing workforce by leveraging diversity and empowering employees to achieve superior results in service to our members and partners.
- 3. D&I COUNCIL FOR ASCE STAFF 13 members • Department • Designation • Race • Ethnicity • Gender • Focus
- 4. COMMITTEE FOR MEMBERS Membership organization Over 150,000 members 177 countries Separate committee on Diversity & Inclusion for our members Staff liaison that works with them, also on the staff D&I council
- 5. ACTIVITIES Highlights on Intranet • Designated heritage months • Power of diversity Interactive lunch-and-learn sessions • Disability etiquette • Diversity of working styles Invited speakers from other organizations • Conscious and unconscious bias Diversity Day • Culture features • International food tasting
- 6. MENTORSHIP Formal or informal • Structured or organic growth Common factor • Work, background, interest Bridging the gap • Skills • Self-awareness • Assurance & self-esteem
- 7. ROLE OF DIVERSITY IN MENTORING Acknowledgement of differences • Visible and invisible Recognition of richness of diversity Symbiotic association
- 8. EXPRESSION OF INCLUSION Extending knowledge and experience to a different set of circumstances Understanding the cultural differences • Organizational • Ethnic • Professional • Introvert vs. extrovert Empathy Empowerment Foster understanding, dignity, and respect